Magi*Health Therapeutic Massage

What is Massage?

Massage is a healing practice that has been around for at least five thousand years.  It's origins are Asian and it influences our mind, body and spiritual health.  In limited western terms it is a  mechanical form of therapy in which the soft tissues are made more pliable, promoting increased blood flow and healing.

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which tanslates literally to "light" and means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

What is Swedish Massage?

Swedish massage is a basic relaxing massage using wide sweeping strokes.  It promotes vasodilation which lowers blood pressure by increasing peripheral circulation and opening small capillaries.  It  increases the oxygen flow to cells and body tissues.  It helps to lower epinephrin levels and cortisol levels (the stress hormones) and increase dopamine levels which has a calming effect.  Swedish massage was made popular by a swedish physician, Dr. Ling.  Dr. Ling learned these techniques while visiting Asia and brought them to the West around the turn of the last century. 

What is Lymphatic Massage?

Lymphatic massage focuses on detoxification.  It differs from swedish massage in that the practitioner is moving toxins given up by muscles and soft tissue toward the kidneys and colon and is ultimately passed out of the body.  This massage is perfect for people suffering from autoimmune diseases, athletes in training or finishing a physically taxing event.

What is  a Sports Massage?

Sports massage is specific to the athlete and aimed at either preparing the muscles and joints for athletic activity or helping in recovery from the stress and strain associated with athletics.  It also enhances endurance, lessen the chance of injury and shorten the time needed to recover from an event

What is Deep Tissue?

Deep tissue massage is used to release chronic muscle tension through slower strokes and more direct pressure or friction applied across the grain of the muscles. The therapist uses their knowledge to detect stiff or painful areas by determining the quality and texture of the deeper layers of musculature, and slowly working into the deep layers of muscle tissue. Specific hand positions and strokes are then used to respond to various tissue qualities

What is a Four Hand Massage?

This is an exciting addition to our menu!  Two therapists work on you, doing the same massage at the same time.  What's great about this massage is if you have a time factor it is a full body massage in 30 minutes!  You have to try it to know how wonderful it is!

Should I remove all of my clothing?

Although it is not necessary to remove all of your clothing it is optimal to do so.  However, we are able to massage you even if you leave all of your clothing on!

Can I request a male/female therapist?

Yes. 

Will you come to my home?

Yes.  There is a $10 fee for this but we will waive it if you have a party of four or more.

What is a massage party?

Wether you are hosting a massage party in your home or rental or you come to our office to have one we will provide two therapists who will be able to do side by side massages back to back for as long as it takes.  The prices are the same for massages and the $10 travel fee is waived if your party conisists of four or more people. 

What is the Day Retreat?

3-4 hours of mind, body, spirit relaxation.  This includes massage, reiki, Qi Qong, guided meditation, and hatha yoga. 

What is the Corporate Retreat?

A retreat designed for businesses and or corporations to reinvigorate their staff.  It is a way to say thank you to your hard working employees.  For more information please contact us directly.

What is Qi Qong?

The oldest martial art known.  It predates even Tai Chi and Karate.

Do you accept credit cards?

We accept Visa and Mastercard, Cash, and Personal Checks.